The US Senate empowers NASA to fully engage in lunar space race
Summary
The US Senate, through its Commerce Committee, authorizes funding and directs NASA's Artemis program, endorsing a faster, Moon-focused strategy under administrator Jared Isaacman. The bill introduces changes such as funding for Artemis, the option to repurpose existing hardware, and an extension of the ISS to 2032, signaling strong congressional support amid US-China space competition.